Symantec Security Technologies by Symantec Corporation (Signed)

What is ccSvcHst.exe?

Symantec Service Framework for Norton 360 by Symantec, is marketed as an all-in-one Windows PC security suite that includes an antivirus, a personal firewall, a phishing protection program and a backup program. What distinguishes this suite from Norton Internet Security is the inclusion of file backup and PC maintenance capabilities. Norton 360 is distributed as a download, a box copy, or is preinstalled on computers as OEM software.

Programs

Norton 360, developed by Symantec, is marketed as an "all-in-one" computer security suite. The package includes an antivirus, a personal firewall, a phishing protection program and a backup program. What distinguishes this suite from Norton Internet Security is the inclusion of file backup and PC maintenance capabilities.

“Basic antivirus protection that stops viruses and spyware, so you can safely go online and share. Five patented layers of protection quickly and accurately detect and eliminate viruses and spyware. Protects your privacy and prevents your passwords and identity from being stolen when you surf the Web. Deep clean your PC – our powerful Threat-Removal Layer targets and scrubs out aggressive, hard-to-remove infections that less sophisticate...”

Behaviors

Services

Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)

NIS

'NAV' (Norton AntiVirus)

'N360' (Norton Security Suite)

'NIS' (Norton Internet Security)

'N360' (Norton 360)

Resource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)

Distribution by PC manufacturer

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